TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-2. Gauges and meters
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 153)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 181, 183, 192)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 164)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 183, 193)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 164)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 188)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 164)*1,4RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 97)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 78)*1
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 181)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 147)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 183, 192)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 177)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 147)(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 177)
*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 185)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 170)*1AIR BAG ON indicator
( P. 99)

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 441)
*1:These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2:The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4:For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivatingthe curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indica-
tor turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion. But this is not a malfunction.
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 99)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
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2-2. Gauges and meters
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When driving
Accessor y meter
: If equipped
■The accessory meter can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside air
temperature. ( P. 322)
Compass
Displays the direction that
the vehicle is heading.
(  P. 347)
Display button
Every time you press this
button, the display toggles
through the following infor-
mation.
Compass and outside
temperature (°F)
Compass and outside
temperature (°C) Display off
(no compass)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: OFF
Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
(if equipped) and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
U.S.A.Canada

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Fog light switch
: If equipped
■The fog lights can be turned on only when
The headlights are on low beam.
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog.
On/off

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Windshield wipers and washer
■Without intermittent type
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer operation

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■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-
ator.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.